dog flea
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dog flea
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Blacking out and vomiting after injecting illegal drugs and having them sent from China disguised as dog flea treatment, are some examples.
From BBC
The flea, Hystrichopsylla schefferi, is an awe-inspiring colossus that can reach nearly half an inch, its head alone the size of a cat or dog flea.
From New York Times
In some sections of the country it is the cat and dog flea that is the most troublesome to man.
From Project Gutenberg
The human flea may infest the dog and return to man, but the dog flea is a distinct species, and never remains permanently on the human host.
From Project Gutenberg
Mr Dinis has it sent from China disguised as dog flea treatment or expired food.
From BBC
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